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Key Details
Sold Price $3,000,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,638 sqft
Price per Sqft $646
Subdivision Capitol Hill East
MLS Listing ID DCDC2146406
Sold Date 10/23/24
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,638
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1908
Annual Tax Amount $15,884
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 5,026 Sqft
Acres 0.12
Property Description
Featured as the Washington Post "House of the Week" in an article by Sophia Solano! What if you saw a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a house so unique and special that you couldn’t resist? Please preview this amazing property, one of the largest residential lots on Capitol Hill at over 5000 SF, with an in-ground heated swimming pool. The property is a must-see and offers a unique sense of privacy not found in urban settings with a 10 foot wall covered with climbing hydrangea enclosing the front and ensuring serenity and privacy “behind the wall”. The courtyard is professionally landscaped with something in bloom all year round, and the hardscaping creates multiple areas to congregate, relax, or socialize. The fountains and professional light display create a magical space for nighttime use. The house, parts of which date back to the Civil War era, is filled with nooks, crannies and old-world charm, yet large and spacious rooms, and updates and upgrades by current owners. The L-shaped house embraces the gorgeous courtyard and is designed so that every room gets of view and abundance of natural light.
Despite its unassuming facade, this oasis offers unparalleled elegance and seclusion. Entering through the secured gate, you’ll find the expansive 5,000 plus -square-foot lot, one of Capitol Hill's largest, making this residence exceptional. Beyond the threshold lies a secret garden sanctuary with lush flower beds, shrubs, trees, a shimmering swimming pool, and inviting patios and decks. The exterior features gray painted brick accented with wood trim, exuding timeless elegance. The 16’ by 38’ heated pool, surrounded by travertine marble tiles, is adorned with fountains and LED lighting. - totally magical with lighting after dusk. A covered brick patio beneath the upper deck provides a tranquil retreat, while the front porch with pressure-treated pine decking beckons you home. Inside, the home spans almost 5,000 square feet of comfort and sophistication. From the foyer, enter an elegant living room with a marble fireplace and French doors leading to the front patio. The den offers built-in shelving and a bay area ideal for a library or media room. A spacious dining room features French doors opening to a covered deck and courtyard, perfect for indoor/outdoor dinner parties. The kitchen, renovated in a warm Mediterranean style, boasts vaulted ceilings, high-end stainless appliances, Italian ceramic tile floors, painted wood cabinets, and granite countertops, with skylights accentuating an exposed brick wall. There is a round breakfast bar and spiral staircase leading to a private home office above the carriage house. The adjoining huge family room with multiple walls of built-ins, gas fireplace, and French doors opening to courtyard and provides perfect space for casual indoor/outdoor entertaining. Upstair, the primary bedroom features oak hardwood floors, built-in shelves, an enormous walk-in closet, and French doors opening to a balcony overlooking the courtyard and pool. The luxurious primary bathroom has authentic mosaic marble tile, heated floors, exquisite cabinetry, and a walk-in glass-enclosed shower. Three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms offer comfort and versatility, with two bedrooms sharing a balcony.
The neighborhood amenities of this Capitol Hill block include walking distance to Lincoln Park, cafés, a nearby Trader Joe's, and Eastern Market with indoor and outdoor markets open year-round. This amazing property offers privacy, space, and elegance in an estate-like setting.
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning R4
Direction East
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Library, Foyer, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Basement Connecting Stairway, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Additional Stairway, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Intercom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Sound System, Spiral Staircase, Sprinkler System, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump(s), Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Flooring Concrete, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Solid Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s), Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Marble, Wood
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Intercom, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Water Heater - Tankless
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Window Features Double Hung,Screens,Skylights,Wood Frame
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Intercom, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Water Heater - Tankless
Heat Source Electric, Natural Gas
Laundry Has Laundry, Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balconies- Multiple, Brick, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Garage Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Fully, Masonry/Stone, Privacy
Pool Domestic Water, Filtered, Heated, In Ground
Utilities Available Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View City, Garden/Lawn, Courtyard
Roof Type Rubber
Street Surface Black Top
Accessibility Level Entry - Main, 32\"+ wide Doors
Porch Balconies- Multiple, Brick, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Road Frontage City/County
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Additional Lot(s), Interior, Landscaping, Poolside, Private, Secluded
Story 2
Foundation Crawl Space, Block, Brick/Mortar
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Dry Wall,Brick,Cathedral Ceilings,Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Maury
Middle Schools Eliot-Hine
High Schools Eastern
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0964//0061
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Electric Alarm,Intercom,Monitored,Security Gate,Security System,Smoke Detector
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Description No Pet Restrictions
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